Dr. Heivand earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Physiology & Neurosciences and a Bachelor of Arts degree in History from UC San Diego. He earned his medical degree from St. George's University and completed his internship and residency in Internal Medicine at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City where he was chosen to serve as a Chief Medical Resident. Dr. Heivand's priority is to keep his patients healthy by empowering them with the knowledge and means to prevent chronic illnesses.